Michelle recs 'The Book of Joshua I - Trust'

Michelle recs 'The Book of Joshua I - Trust'

The movies have blockbusters that draw life from the viewers’ anticipation. Book releases capture the hearts of the bookaholics in the same manner … in my estimation, with more intensity. We do love our books!

Iris Bolling released The Book of Joshua I – Trust, from her Gems and Gents series, on Aug. 20, and I readily devoured its suspense, romance, and story twists. Page after page, the momentum built. I could hear, in my mind, the soundtrack heightening the danger and thrilling parts, the sexy and very sensual scenes, and the brewing political intrigue. All senses were on heightened alert to the end.

But first, a little 411 on the Gems and Gents, as explained in The Book of Joshua:

“My mother would love this garden. Every time she tried to start one at home one of us would trample on it.”

“You are not an only child?”

“No.” Joshua grinned. “I grew up with five brothers and six sisters. Our father refers to us as his

Gems and Gents.”

“Why does he call you that?”

“He would tell you all of his girls are precious gemstones in his eyes and anyone who wanted to be a part of their lives had better treat them as such.”

“And the males?”

“We have a reputation to uphold because of our names. We were all named after men in the Bible. As gentlemen of the Bible, we are expected to, above all else, believe in God and try to live by his words.”

Welcome, Joshua Lassiter, CIA operative who delivers his unique justice with kick-butt flair, a hefty dose of arrogance, and a vulnerable side that grabs your heart strings. Without the white horse and shining armor, nevertheless, Joshua is a knight ready to battle the bad guys, domestic or international. After rescuing Akande Aubree, he is consumed into the political intrigue of an African nation. Honor and love, loyalty and sacrifice — Joshua and Akande face high stakes. Bolling didn’t hold back on the dramatic finish. Already, I can’t wait for the next in the series.

Michelle Monkou celebrates her recent Kimani release, Passionate Game, available at major retailers and online. Her website is MichelleMonkou.blogspot.com.